A revolution in data protection is taking place. Big changes are coming in 2018. Be prepared with us. Here’s some basic information on what GDPR means and what’s coming next year.
The GDPR’s mission, DPO role and 25 May 2018 start date
What is GDPR and what will change?
Behind the acronym GDPR is the “General Data Protection Regulation” and it is one of the revolutionary new EU legislations that will significantly increase the protection of personal data.
The main mission of the GDPR?
Is the protection of personal data, with the aim of protecting as much as possible the rights of EU citizens against unauthorized handling of their data and personal information. The regulation revolutionizes the protection of personal data.
Who is affected by the GDPR?
All companies, institutions, but also individuals and online services that process users’ personal data.
What is the intention of the legislators?
To give European citizens the chance to have more control over what happens to their data. The GDPR introduces huge fines for breaching the new, tougher data protection rules.
DPO control functions
The EU mandates larger data processors to establish an independent DPO (Data Protection Officer) control function. The DPO will be tasked with overseeing the proper handling of personal data and reporting possible data leaks or breaches of the law.
When does GDPR come into force?
It was approved on 27 April 2016 and comes into force on 25 May 2018.